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I feel like I'm at a good restriction, but I can still eat ANYTHING. Just not so much of it. That's what I expected going into all this, and, happily, that's been my reality. I would feel too "diet mode" if I *couldn't* eat certain "regular, healthful" foods. I'm always amazed when you gals write that you can't eat eggs or chicken or meat or salad... The only food I stay away from is Wheat Thins & chicken skin... had horrible PBs on each of these that made me never want to eat them ever, ever again. (Hope Terri isn't planning this as an appetizer on the trip!) Oh... and I haven't PB'd in AGES... probably 2 months... don't know why not... maybe I'm finally "living" the bandster rules??

Hi All... I've been wearing mine since 1/2 & I love it! I just put it on in the morning and then forget it's there, as far as "feeling" it... but having it on makes me want to MOVE more, which is my weak variable in the whole weight-loss equation. The hardest part for me is the food logging... but I create as many custom "meals" as I can w/the info off of the nutrition labels, so that makes it easier going forward... just a click and voila, there it is. Love the carb/pro/fat breakdown... I can't wait 'til my next fill appointment... I'll print off the reports and when they ask "what do you eat?" I'll just hand them to them! I wish there was a place to log water consumed during the day... I try to keep a tally on a piece of paper, but I forget, or lose it... Overall, I think this is a great tool if exercise is a challenge for you, as it is for me. Like everything, though, It only works if you work it!

Hey Gruenies!~~ It looks lovely, Terri. Thank you for everything you're doing to make this a great trip!!

Just so you know, Judy... I talk to myself all the time... so we're tied! :biggrin: (& dare I tell you that I've also spoken w/Kat & Haydee, too?? heh heh heh... there I go again... being evil!!)

Ok, I give... what's a Roadrunner? (besides the character who gets away from the Coyote?)

Good Wednesday Morn, Vi's!~~ OK... just gotta gloat... I TALKED TO PAM! Now don't you wish you knew what we chatted about??? :biggrin: (I know, I am evil! heh heh heh!!) IT'S ALL GOOD AND I CAN'T WAIT TO ME HER & EACH OF YOU IN MAY!! I have a prediction: we will not sleep for all the chatter!!! More good news!! I FINALLY hit -75 Today!! Yay me!! I'm so psyched!! Now it's onward & downward!... STILL working on the editing job from hades... 245 legal footnotes to go! Kids have been off school this week... "teacher work days"... uh huh... so I promised them that we'd go "hang out" at Borders for a couple hours this morning browsing, cafe-ing, & spending our Xmas gift cards... I love that they enjoy this activity as much as I do!! Make it a great day, Vi's!!

Hello all... Still really busy with this editing job... I literally worked all day Sat and all day Sun on it! Today I hit the Y, then had a "command performance" @ my mom's house for lunch w/her and some other old-lady friend of hers... then back home & back to work!! I'm trying to get it done by Weds so I can hopefully get the check for it BEFORE we leave for WDW. I'm Haydee's roomie for the trip... haven't booked air tix yet... probably won't 'til after the WDW trip... that's Feb 8 - 12... I CANNOT WAIT! Today @ the lunch my sister asked if she could come w/us! Of course I said "yes"!... she's a lot of fun. Ok... back to work... am hoping to get to bed before 1am tonight... that's how late it's been the past few nights w/all the work/work/work!!

(((Judy)))

THAT's what we need! "The Estrogen Special!" LOL! It comes w/spa treatments!! Let's not forget that we need lots of THOSE!!! Judy... do not despair... the flight for me is looking like $349... but I can't book yet because I'm (TRYING TO) hoard $$ for WDW in 3 WEEKS!! (Can you stand it?? I am about to explode holding in this secret!! It seems like a million days away... )

jenn... just pm'd you info re: flights that I found...

oh, and what timeframes should we be looking at for arrival & departure flights?

checking fares from baltimore, it looks to be about $349+ nonstop. W/ stops it's not much better... what are our other costs looking like??

Sure, Jen... but I don't know how good I'll be as a flying-mate for you! In the interest of full disclosure, I'm more of a "tough love" / "suck it up" / "just do it" kind of mentor... soooooo... don't be too freaky on me OR expect me to be all mushy/gushy... sorry, but it's true! (WHY don't you like to fly?? They say it's safer than driving!) Is this a definite? Are you our lovely "cruise director" Terri?? Are we booking??

Are we booking??

uh... not lovin' the new look... what's that chick doing up on the top anyway... WHY would she measure her apple and WHY is she holding onto her chest in that odd manner?? nope, not lovin' it...

Hi again. Very busy. + massive monthly cramps. + gobs of snow! just chillin'...

Terri... that sounds lovely... I'm in!

:smile: Hi!!!!

Wow, Suzie... I can really see it in your face! Great job!!

<Is there a smilie w/it's head popping off in frustration???... looks around... Where is a good smilie when you need it??> Laura... can you check out Pam's idea now that we're all on board with the Tunica idea?? Another thought... how far out CAN your dad plan... one month (which would be April)? Two (which would be March)? ?? Ask him! Please.

Poor, poor Pam... it's tough to be the "popular" girl!

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... forgot what I was going to say....... Oh! Yes, Terri... I'm wearing my bugg every day!! It's an amazing tool!! Today I was waiting for the tea kettle to boil and I just kept walking 'round & 'round the island while I was waiting! It keeps me moving!

Bumping this thread up so we're working on the most current one... Laura... wouldn't your dad like to go w/a bevy of bodacious beauties?? He could room w/the lesbian & the pastor's wife!! BWAHAHA!

Hi Vi's~~ Very busy week this week... am working like a fiend to finish an editing project by Friday... it's not technically "due" 'til the end of the month, but I want to get the check for it before we leave for WDW!... aha! sneaky girl I am!! So don't worry if I'm not around much this week... just immersed in legal editing... oh so much fun! LOL! Make it a great day -- & week! -- everyone!

Yeah... me & Haydee (sorry Jane, it was in the works by the time I read your post... but I think Mazie's Mom's still free!!)... is that everyone?? Maybe we should post the entire list again?? I've lost track -- ah the freedom of not being the organizer!!